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Police Log: October 21
Incidents investigated by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit
The following incidents were investigated by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit.
On Oct. 17 at 17th and Monroe streets, N.W., a woman reported that she was walking down the street when she was threatened by a suspect. She then fled the area to avoid a confrontation. She reported that she heard the suspect possibly make some homophobic comments toward her. A threat report was taken.
On Oct. 14 in the 1800 block of West Virginia Avenue, N.E., a man reported that he was asked for money by an unknown subject. The man gave the subject some cash. The subject was unhappy with the quantity and began using homophobic slurs against him. The police arrived on the scene but the man did not want police service.
On Oct. 15 at Cloud Place and Division Avenue, N.E., a woman reported that she was at a party when she was attacked by an unknown male suspect, who began hitting her with a closed fist. The suspect hit her multiple times with a closed fist about the face and body causing a large laceration to the victim’s face. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect fled the scene.
On Oct. 14 at East Capitol Street and Benning Road., S.E., a woman reported that she and a suspect were involved in a verbal argument that became violent when the suspect struck the victim in the face with a closed fist. The suspect fled the scene. The two are involved in a romantic relationship. An assault report (domestic violence) was taken.
On Oct. 14, members of GLLU responded to the 1300 block of 4th Street, N.E., to assist with a robbery investigation. The investigation revealed that no robbery occurred.
On Oct. 13, in the 2500 block of Naylor Road., N.W., two complainants reported that they were involved in a verbal argument. One complainant wanted the other removed from the house. Both were advised of the domestic violence laws and were provided resource agency information. An incident report was completed.
On Oct.13, in the 1300 block of Belmont St., NW., a man reported that he got into a verbal altercation with his intoxicated neighbor. No crime was committed but the neighbor used homophobic language toward the complainant. An incident report was completed.
Virginia
VIDEO: LGBTQ groups march in Va. inaugural parade
Abigail Spanberger took office on Saturday
The inaugural ceremonies for Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger were held in Richmond, Va. on Saturday. Among the groups marching in the parade were Diversity Richmond and the Virginia Pride project of Diversity Richmond.
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Virginia
Va. Senate approves referendum to repeal marriage amendment
Outgoing state Sen. Adam Ebbin introduced SJ3
The Virginia Senate on Friday by a 26-13 vote margin approved a resolution that seeks to repeal a state constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
Outgoing state Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) introduced SJ3. The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Wednesday approved it by a 10-4 vote margin.
Same-sex couples have been able to legally marry in Virginia since 2014. Outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in 2024 signed a bill that codified marriage equality in state law.
A resolution that seeks to repeal the Marshall-Newman Amendment passed in the General Assembly in 2021. The resolution passed again in 2025.
Two successive legislatures must approve the resolution before it can go to the ballot. Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates have said the resolution’s passage is among their 2026 legislative priorities.
“It’s time for Virginia’s Constitution to reflect the law of the land and the values of today,” said Ebbin after Friday’s vote. “This amendment, if approved by voters, would affirm the dignity of all committed couples and protects marriage equality for future generations.”
Maryland
Layoffs and confusion at Pride Center of Maryland after federal grants cut, reinstated
Trump administration move panicked addiction and mental health programs
By ALISSA ZHU | After learning it had abruptly lost $2 million in federal funding, the Pride Center of Maryland moved to lay off a dozen employees, or about a third of its workforce, the Baltimore nonprofit’s leader said Thursday.
The group is one of thousands nationwide that reportedly received letters late Tuesday from the Trump administration. Their mental health and addiction grants had been terminated, effective immediately, the letters said.
By Wednesday night, federal officials moved to reverse the funding cuts by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, estimated to total $2 billion, according to national media reports. But the Pride Center of Maryland’s CEO Cleo Manago said as of Thursday morning he had not heard anything from the federal government confirming those reports.
The rest of this article can be read on the Baltimore Banner’s website.
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